Karelin also won a silver medal at the Sydney
2000 Olympic Games; losing narrowly in the final to Rulon Gardner of the United
States.

South Korean Greco-Roman wrestler, Kwon-Ho Sim,
is the only Korean man to win two gold medals in the Summer Olympics.

The 1995 world champion in wrestling's light-flyweight (-48kg)
division, Sim won gold at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic
Games. At Sydney 2000, he stepped up to the 48-54kg and
collected his second Olympic gold medal; defeating Kang Yong-Gyun, of North Korea, in the
semi-finals.

The two Koreas had entered the stadium together at the opening
ceremony and the two athletes helped each other win medals by giving a scouting report on
the other's opponent in their respective gold and bronze medal matches.

FILA:
On the eve of the Stockholm Olympic Games in 1912, national federations understood the
pressing necessity to create an unanimously recognised organisation and to draw up common
rules and principles. Consequently, the FILA was founded in 1912 and its headquarters were
established consecutively in : Sweden from 1912 to 1946; France from 1946 to 1965;
Switzerland, in Lausanne, Olympic capital and IOC headquarters, since 1965, where it is
still established. The FILA was also the first International Federation to move to
Lausanne.

National Wrestling Federations

British Wrestling:
There have been many forms of wrestling practised throughout the British Isles since
ancient times. Chief of these was the Lancashire, or Catch-as-catch-can style, known as
Freestyle.

USA Wrestling:
The Mat.com represents UAS Wrestling. Contains international college, high school, and
youth wrestling results, schedules and links, wrestling education tools, as well as
wrestling products and merchandise.

Wrestling Canada:
The Canadian Amateur Wrestling Association (Wrestling Canada Lutte) is the national sport
governing body for Olympic style wrestling in Canada.

More About Wrestling

History
of Wrestling:
At a time when every single day of life was an exploit in itself, wrestling was used in
attacks and defence, in hunting, in determining seniority and leadership within given
social groups and has always represented an essential part of the cultural and religious
life of the individual and the society in general.

Wrestling Hall of Fame:
America's shrine to the sport of wrestling, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum
(located on the campus of Oklahoma State University), is a focal point for the past, the
present and the future. It preserves the heritage of the sport, celebrates new
achievements, and encourages the youth of America to aspire to lofty goals.